US Bridges

SR 193 NB over Rabbit Creek

Fair

Mobile County, Alabama · 1.6 MI N Hamilton Blvd · Structure no. 013061

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
574 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
12,510
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 193 NB over Rabbit Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 193 NB over Rabbit Creek in Mobile County, Alabama. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,510 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,765 by 2043. The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 193 NB
CrossesRabbit Creek
Location1.6 MI N Hamilton Blvd
RouteState Highway 193
CountyMobile County
StateAlabama
Coordinates30.57268, -88.13412
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length574 ft (175 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,510 (2023)
Projected traffic18,765 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.8 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 193 NB over Rabbit Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 193 NB over Rabbit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 193 NB over Rabbit Creek carry?

About 12,510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 193 NB over Rabbit Creek?

The structure is 574 ft (175 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 193 NB over Rabbit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.